TRENCH PLAY: Florida State's Herb Hand Gives POSITIVE Feedback for OL Progress

The Florida State Seminoles face critical questions as offensive line Coach Herb Hand offers unfiltered assessments ahead of the first game versus New Mexico State, and more importantly, a high-stakes showdown with SMU. Can transfers like Nate Pabst, Xavier Chaplin, and Chimdia Nwaiwu solidify the O-line, and will projected starters win key position battles before facing tougher competition? The chemistry, depth, and leadership of the offensive line emerge as make-or-break factors for the Seminoles' 2026 campaign. The conversation focused on strategic decisions for Florida State’s opener against New Mexico State and how the Seminoles might approach revealing their playbook with SMU and Alabama looming. One concept discussed was whether Mike Norvell’s staff should stress-test new O-line combinations or keep tactics simple to avoid giving SMU an edge. With SMU’s ACC title ambitions and playoff hopes adding pressure, the discussion explored if FSU’s offensive line depth will be enough to withstand this season’s toughest challenges. Support us by supporting our sponsors!  Poncho Outdoors Go to https://ponchooutdoors.com/[LOCKEDON] and enter your email to get $10 off and free shipping on your first order. KALSHI For a limited time, download the Kalshi app and use code [LOCKEDON] to get up to $500 in bonus credits when you trade $25.  The Game Don't miss this chance to celebrate 40 years of The Game with 40% off your entire order. Visit https://TheGameCaps.com and use promo code LOCKEDON at checkout.  Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get one-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as non-withdrawable free bets that expire in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.